Concur Office Hours
2022-09-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-09-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Attend the Concur Travel & Expense Office Hours to ask questions about pre-travel requests, corporate credit card requests and expense reimbursements.
No registration needed: Zoom directly into office hours here

PowerPoint Techniques
2022-09-20 10:00 - 11:30
In this session, you will learn powerful techniques that can help save significant time, better manipulate and format presentations, convey information in a compelling way, and collaborate with others more effectively.
What will be covered?:

Formatting tips ranging from dozens of navigation and formatting tips and shortcuts, to introducing the powerful concept of Master slides
Data presentation tips including creating tables, charts, and diagrams from within. PowerPoint, as well as importing them from other applications such as Excel and Word
Using SmartArt to add visual elements that make your presentation more memorable
Presentation best practices to increase impact

BRC Community of Practice Meeting
2022-09-20 11:00 - 12:00
The Business Resource Center (BRC) invites all users to attend monthly community of practice meetings. Each session will begin with 30 minutes of announcements, updates and deadlines (anything that’s arisen since the prior meeting). The second 30 minutes will be a topic-themed discussion and Q&A session. Colleagues will have an opportunity to troubleshoot, share and learn best practices and solutions from the BRC and power users. To find out the current topic, or to suggest one, please contact elizabeth.ellis@ucop.edu.

Inclusive Virtual and Hybrid Meeting
2022-09-21 10:00 - 11:00
UCOP Learning and Development leads this workshop featuring techniques to facilitate virtual and hybrid meetings that include all voices and engage your participants. Inclusive meetings lead to a climate of openness, greater teamwork, and increased ownership of decisions.
Objectives of the course are:
• Structuring the meeting to foster engagement
• Determining the right engagement strategy for a variety of participants and meeting objectives
• Discussing and sharing best practices of hybrid vs remote meetings

UC Travel presents JetBlue
2022-09-21 11:00 - 12:00
Details coming soon

UC ANR Latinx & Friends Affinity Group: Meeting and Film Screening
2022-09-21 12:00 - 12:45
Join the UC ANR Latinx & Friends Affinity Group for our first meeting! Beginning at noon, you can get to know our members, sign up for committees and share your ideas. At 12:45, we will screen “First Time Home,” a short film created by young people who are Indigenous Triqui, second-generation immigrants. “First Time Home” offers an unscripted, authentic glimpse into the lives of farmworker families, including an exploration of why some people choose to sacrifice their lives in Mexico for opportunities in the U.S. A question and answer session with the film creators will follow. Register here.

Concur T&E Office Hours (Drop In)
2022-09-21 14:00 - 15:00
Administrators will be on hand to answer any and all questions

Communication in the Workplace
2022-09-23 08:30 - 12:30
This workshop delivers tools and techniques to enhance your professional presence, emotional intelligence, and offers verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to facilitate effective engagement to make positive professional impact.

Pride Employee Resource Group Meeting
2022-09-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-09-30 12:00 - 13:00
UCOP Pride General Meeting – all are welcome!
https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/92828652684

OPSA Virtual Bingo
2022-09-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-09-23 18:00 - 19:30
Join the OP Staff Assembly for a friendly game of virtual bingo, along with colleagues from all UCOP locations, as well as UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UCSF. There will be two virtual sessions: A matinee session, from 12 – 1 p.m. (PT), and an evening session, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. (PT). The registration deadline is 5 p.m. (PT) on Sept. 22. Register online here.

Accomplishing More with Less
2022-09-27 08:30 - 12:00
This is the workshop that participants describe as transformational. If you want to make breakthroughs in your time management, respond instead of react to today’s demanding work environment, and establish sustainable practices that will help you effectively manage the information and task overload, you have come to the right place!

Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism and Perfectionist Culture
2022-09-28 10:00 - 11:30
Imposter syndrome or imposter phenomenon is the belief that you’re inadequate or incompetent despite evidence that you’re skilled and actually quite successful. We all struggle with this sometimes. But Imposter Syndrome and its oft times buddy, perfectionism, can paralyze you and actually make you less effective at work. But what if imposter syndrome isn’t just an internal process but also a result of a culture that focuses on mistakes making someone wrong?
In this interactive session, we will begin by learning about these concepts in a bit more detail, and participate in informal assessments, individual reflection and small group breakout sessions. We will explore these sometimes scary places to see how we might be able to begin to change the stories we tell ourselves in order to reach a happier and more sustainable positive sense of self. We’ll also take a look at the demands of our institutions and the Perfectionist Culture (sometimes called White Supremacy Culture) they often espouse in order to gain some perspective on ourselves, our workplaces, and possible alternatives.
This session is led by Pamela Rich, Organizational Development Consultant at UC Berkeley. Pamela Rich has been an internal, organization development consultant with UC Berkeley’s People and Organization Development team for 4 years. She has led groups all over campus through strategic planning, team building and goal setting projects. She works to balance process with results aiming for just the right amount of discussion and action planning. In her facilitation, she also seeks to promote a culture of inclusion and belonging appreciating a mindset of continuous improvement.

UC Travel presents Hertz
2022-09-28 11:00 - 12:00
Hertz will discuss how they are partnering with UC on sustainability goals, plus offer updates on the car rental industry and Gold Plus program benefits. All attendees will be entered to win ONE $100 Hertz certificate and FOUR (4) possible upgrades (winners will go up one tier from their current status up to and including President’s Circle Gold). Five winners will be selected and announced by the end of the session.

ANR Latinx & Friends Affinity Group: Jose Pablo Ortiz-Partida
2022-09-28 12:00 - 13:00
Join the UC ANR Latinx & Friends Affinity Group for a presentation by Jose Pablo Ortiz-Partida, Ph.D., senior water and climate scientist for the Climate & Energy program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. Pablo will discuss the environmental justice study he conducted in the San Joaquin Valley, as well as his professional focus on developing equitable solutions for preserving and distributing clean water for people and the environment. Register here.

UCCS: The Policy Implications of the Fall Elections
2022-09-28 12:00 - 13:00
UC Center Sacramento kicks off its fall speaker series with “The Policy Implications of the Fall Elections.” The event will provide context on upcoming California elections by drawing important comparisons between California and other states, as well as positioning contemporary Californian politics with those of the state’s past.
Registration: Register online here

CUCSA Chats: Staff Leaders in Action
2022-09-28 12:05 - 12:50
Are you a staff leader? Learn how to avoid time-robbers, manage email, prioritize tasks and use time efficiently, in order to effectively manage and balance your job and leadership responsibilities, and maximize your productivity in this helpful session led by the Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA).
Register here.

Community Gardening Session
2022-09-28 12:30 - 13:30
Come meet colleagues while helping out with the UCOP community garden on the 5th floor rooftop patio of the Franklin/Broadway campus. Gloves and tools will be provided. No RSVP is needed.

Undergraduate Admissions: Application to Selection
2022-09-29 11:00 - 12:00
If you’re not immersed in the world of college admissions, it can be difficult to understand what makes a strong application. Get advice for helping college-bound students reflect their best selves as well as expert insight into what admissions officers look for.
https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/94273171531?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 942 7317 1531
Passcode: [REDACTED]

SmartSheet training
2022-09-29 11:30 - 14:30
Two free, live information sessions for anyone to attend. You do NOT need have a Smartsheet License! Share with your colleagues!

The First Section will be “Smartsheet 101” – Overview with Q&A
The Second Section will be “Smartsheet Premium Features”

We will cover Dynamic View, Data Shuttle, Pivot App, Data Mesh & Calendar App

APISA Presents Author Catherine Ceniza Choy, Ph.D.
2022-09-29 11:45 - 13:15
Join the Asian Pacific Islander Staff Association (APISA) for a chat with Catherine Ceniza Choy, Ph.D., professor and associate dean of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and justice in the Division of Computing, Data Science, and Society at UC Berkeley. Professor Choy will discuss her latest book, “Asian American Histories of the United States,” which features the themes of anti-Asian hate and violence, and the erasure of Asian American history.
Zoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/97249850270
– Dial: (669) 900-6833
– Meeting ID: 972 4985 0270

Navigating Ageism as a Young Professional
2022-09-29 12:00 - 13:00
Young professionals can experience ageism, too. Offered by the UC Alumni Career Network, this webinar will bring together communication and diversity, equity, and inclusion experts, human resources professionals and young UC alumni to offer insights to new professionals and address generational differences in work style, leadership and supervision. Participants will come away with tips and tools on how to navigate ageism in the workplace.
Register online here

Basic Safety Awareness
2022-09-29 13:00 - 13:30
Melissa Collins, Program Manager for Security, Risk and Resilience, will facilitate this 30-minute live virtual class that will provide basic safety tips to help employees feel informed, alert, and safe as they travel to and from the workplace. Extra time will be allotted for questions and feedback. Melissa recently joined UCOP after serving 20 years with the UC San Diego Police Department, retiring as a lieutenant, and is a safety expert.

Sustainability Employee Resource Group Meeting
2022-09-30 09:00 - 10:00
This is the monthly UCOP Sustainability Employee Resource Group (SERG) meeting. All are welcome! SERG started in July 2020 to create and promote a culture of sustainability at UCOP locations.

UC Travel presents Alaska Airlines
2022-10-05 11:00 - 12:00

ANR Latinx & Friends Affinity Group: Susana Matias
2022-10-05 13:00 - 14:00
The UC ANR Latinx & Friends Affinity Group presents a special event featuring Susana L. Matias Medrano, Ph.D., UC Cooperative Extension specialist in the Department of Nutritional Sciences & Toxicology at Berkeley. Susana will lead a discussion of healthy living, including considerations around obesity and breastfeeding. Susana’s research interests include maternal and child nutrition, immigrant health, food security, obesity and diabetes prevention, nutritional and behavioral interventions, and evaluation research. This event is in Spanish. No advance registration is needed.

OPSA Leadership Career Panel
2022-10-05 13:00 - 14:00
The OP Staff Assembly and UCOP Learning and Development welcome all staff to attend a forum to engage with senior leaders, learn about their leadership journeys and gain valuable insights into how they have developed their careers.
This event will feature:
• Carrie Byington, Executive Vice President, UC Health
• Callale Concon, Office of the President Ombudsperson
• Lalitha Sankaran, Director, UCOP Office of Workplace Inclusion and Belonging
• Van Williams, Vice President of Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer
